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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.43, 1,423.12 and 589.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.43, 1,423.12 and 589.17 is: 812.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.43 : 1,423.12 = 589.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.43/1,423.12 = 589.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.43x = 1,423.12 × 589.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.43x = 838,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,459.61/1,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.91

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